Recommended Calculators

Inexpensive Calculators (Under $20.00)

Note.  Look for calculators which perform two variable statistics.  It will help if the calculator specifically computes the regression coefficient.  Email me if you have found a two variable calculator which is easy to use and I will add it to the list.  A couple of brands of popular calculators are listed below.  More expensive graphing calculators such as the TI 83 and TI 83-Plus also do two variable statistics.  The following stores in Columbus usually have at least one of the calculators below:  Kmart, Wal-Mart, Target, and Circuit City.  Email me if I have omitted any.

  • TI-36X SOLAR (Copied from Texas Instrument Website) Useful for advanced algebra, trigonometry, computer
    science, chemistry, and statistics. This durable calculator is a great combination of advanced scientific functions and solar power.

    • Key features
      ANYLITE™ solar power 
      Operates in low light; never needs batteries. 
      One- and two-variable statistics 
      Includes results for linear regression and trend line analysis. 
      Fraction features 
      Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides fractions 
      entered in traditional numerator/denominator
      format. 
      3 Memories 
      10 English/Metric Conversions 
      8 physical constants

    • Guide Book

    • Comment.  Easy to use.

  • TI 30XIIS Scientific Calculator (Copied from Website)

    • Features
      For general math, algebra, trigonometry, statistics, science and
      more, this 2-line scientific calculator from Texas Instruments lets you see your entry and the calculated result at the same time. Memory retains previous entries, memory values and individual statistical elements. CR2025 lithium battery included. 1-yr. limited manufacturer's warranty. 
      Other features:
      Edit current entry or previous entries and individual statistical data elements
      Five variable memories
      Two variable statistics
      Trig functions in degrees and radians
      Common and natural logarithms
      Fractions, fraction/decimal, degrees, minutes, seconds/decimals degree conversions

    • Statistics Chapter of the Guide Book

  • Casio FX-115W Plus Scientific Calculator  (Copied from Casio Website) 

    • Additional Features
      279 built-in function, including fractions, statistics, complex number calculations, case arithmetic, linear regression, standard deviation, computer science (bin/oct/dec/hex), and polar-rectangular conversions.  
      2-Line display shows formula and results simultaneously
      Automatic power shut-off

    • Did not find an online manual/guide book

    • Comment.  Easy to use.

  • Casio FX-300W Plus Scientific Calculator (Copied from Casio Website)

    • Unexpected Extras
      Dual Power (solar/battery)
      2-Line display shows formula and results simultaneously
      V.P.A.M. (visually perfect Algebraic Method)
      Fixed decimal capability
      Hyperbolic function
      Coordinate conversion (R«P)
      Overhead projectable model available for teachers
      229 built-in mathematic functions, including fractions, statistics, standard deviation,linear regression, and polar-rectangular conversion
      Automatically generates a random number at the touch of a key
      Automatic power shut-off

    • Did not find an online manual/guide book

 

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